Nick's Novelties, Incorporated, is considering the purchase of new electronic games to place in its amusement houses. The games would cost a total of $300,000, have a fifteen-year useful life, and have a total salvage value of $30,000. The company estimates annual revenues and expenses associated with the games as follows: Revenues Less operating expenses: Insurance $ 240,000 Commissions to amusement houses $ 90,000 30,000 18,000 Maintenance 60,000 198,000 Net operating income $ 42,000 Depreciation 2a. Compute the simple rate of return promised by the games. 2b. If the company requires a simple rate of return of at least 12%, will the games be purchased?